Empowering Lives. Restoring Hope. Transforming Communities.

Dedicated to improving lives through education, humanitarian assistance, healthcare, and sustainable empowerment that create lasting change in communities.

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About Chosen Help and Empowerment Foundation (CHEF)

Chosen Help and Empowerment Foundation (CHEF) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals, restoring hope to disadvantaged communities, and creating sustainable opportunities for lasting social change.‎

‎Since our journey began in 2020, we have remained committed to addressing some of society's most pressing challenges through education, humanitarian assistance, vocational empowerment, healthcare support, rehabilitation, and community development. Our work is driven by the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, purpose, and hope, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Our Story

From Compassion to a Movement of Hope

Chosen Help and Empowerment Foundation (CHEF) began in 2020 when our founder, Omotayo Oluwafemi Oni, started personally providing palliative support to elderly and vulnerable people.
Over time, this act of compassion grew into a broader vision: to move beyond immediate relief and create lasting opportunities for vulnerable children and young people through education, empowerment, mentorship and rehabilitation.

In 2025, a group of passionate educationists joined the vision, bringing together experience in education, youth development and social transformation And On 3 July 2026, CHEF was officially registered as a foundation dedicated to turning vulnerability into opportunity.
Today, we work to help disadvantaged children and young people access education, develop skills, receive mentorship and build brighter futures.
We believe that poverty should not define destiny, and every child deserves the opportunity to realise their potential.

This is CHEF — Empowering Lives. Restoring Hope.

Why We Exist

Across many communities, countless children remain out of school, families struggle with poverty, women and widows face economic hardship, and many young people lack access to education, skills, and meaningful opportunities.

‎CHEF exists to change that
Through education, scholarships, youth empowerment, mentorship, rehabilitation and community support, we create pathways that help vulnerable children and young people move from vulnerability to possibility.

Our Vision

‎To build a world where every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, purpose, and hope, regardless of their background, circumstances, or past.

Our Mission

To restore hope, empower individuals, and transform communities through compassion, education, sustainable support, and evidence-informed programmes that create lasting social change.

Leadership Team

CHEF is led by a dedicated team of professionals committed to advancing our mission and ensuring excellence in governance, programme delivery, and community impact.

Omotayo Oluwafemi Oni

Founder/President

Omotayo Oluwafemi Oni, LLB (Hons)

Omotayo Oluwafemi Oni is a lawyer, educator, entrepreneur and humanitarian, and the Founder & President of Chosen Help & Empowerment Foundation (CHEF).

Driven by a passion for education, child welfare and community development, he is committed to creating opportunities for vulnerable individuals and helping young people build better futures.

Through CHEF and initiatives such as Street to School, he continues to champion education, empowerment and practical support for underserved communities.

His philosophy is simple: Empower Lives. Restore Hope. Transform Communities.

Esther Abosede Oni

General Secretary

Esther Abosede Oni is an educationist, educator and Child Development Specialist passionate about education, youth development and the wellbeing of children and young people.

As Secretary of Chosen Help & Empowerment Foundation (CHEF), she provides administrative, educational and strategic support to programmes focused on education, child development, mentorship and empowerment.

She is committed to creating opportunities for vulnerable children to learn, develop confidence, discover their potential and build brighter futures.

Beyond her work in education and humanitarian service, Esther is also a music artist, using creativity and positive influence to inspire young people and promote purposeful living.

Omobolanle Olanrewaju

Director of Operations

Omobolanle Olanrewaju is a creative and operations professional with experience in product design, administration, project coordination, communications, and nonprofit operations.

As Director of Operations at Chosen Help & Empowerment Foundation (CHEF), she supports the Foundation’s programmes, partnerships, documentation, systems, and organizational development.

Passionate about people, purposeful systems and community impact, Omobolanle combines creativity, strategic thinking and organization to help turn ideas into meaningful initiatives.

Ruth Oluwatoyin Ewa-orun

Financial Director

Mrs. Ruth Ewaorun is an educationist, school proprietor, community leader and faith leader passionate about youth development, education and social transformation.

As Financial Director of Chosen Help & Empowerment Foundation (CHEF), she contributes her leadership, financial management experience and commitment to accountability to support the Foundation’s mission.

She is also the Proprietress of Dechepsen School and a Senior Pastor at Dominion Anointing in Praise Ministry, where she provides mentorship, guidance and leadership.

Through her diverse roles, she brings integrity, compassion and a strong commitment to service to CHEF’s vision of empowering lives and restoring hope.

Olagorioye Great Emmanuel

Policy and Regional Director

Olagorioye Great

Olagorioye Great is an administrator, educator, pastor and creative skills advocate passionate about leadership, capacity development and youth empowerment.

With experience in administration and education, he brings strong skills in organization, coordination, communication and team leadership to his work with CHEF.

As a pastor and mentor, he is committed to character development and guiding young people toward purposeful lives. He also advocates for creative, vocational and practical skills that can help young people become confident and economically independent.

His work reflects CHEF’s commitment to equipping people with knowledge, skills and opportunities to build better lives.

Our impact

Lives Impacted
2000+

Communities Reached
80+

Children Supported
500+

Women & Widows Supported
100+

Youth Empowered
100+

Humanitarian Relief Projects
100+

Volunteers Engaged
110+

Strategic Partnerships
50+

Driving Impact
Through Community Engagement

Building Hope Through Service and Empowerment.

Compassion

Integrity

Collaboration

Growth

Creating Lasting Impact Where It Matters Most.

We envision communities where children have access to quality education, young people possess employable skills, women are economically empowered, families can meet their basic needs, and vulnerable individuals are given the opportunity to live with dignity and hope.

Through our programmes, we are working toward a future where every person has the chance to reach their full potential.

Governance & Transparency

Accountability and transparency are fundamental to everything we do.

CHEF operates under a strong governance framework led by a Board of Trustees that provides strategic oversight, ensures ethical leadership, and promotes responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

We maintain clear policies, robust financial management systems, programme monitoring and evaluation processes, and a commitment to safeguarding the dignity and wellbeing of every beneficiary.

Through transparent reporting, continuous learning, and responsible governance, we strive to build trust with our beneficiaries, volunteers, donors, partners, and the communities we serve